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Sweet Auburn Works Inc. is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the revitalization of the Sweet Auburn Historic District.

08/12/2026

Preserving Black Churches Grant Applications Now Open.

Do you know a historic Black church seeking funding to strengthen its capital, staffing, and operations?

Grants ranging from $50,000 to $500,000 are intended to preserve historic houses of worship and advance preservation activities, including capital projects, programming and interpretation, capacity building, project planning, and endowment and financial sustainability.

Learn more at savingplaces.org/black-churches

06/23/2026

Join us at the Grand Opening of Curb Gallery
Date: Wednesday, June 24
Time: 12PM-5PM
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04/29/2026

We are celebrating Preservation Month with a special two-part tour series, and we’re kicking things off by diving into the soul of Sweet Auburn.

Come take a stroll with us and down one of the world's most iconic streets.

We will explore the legendary "Chitlin Circuit" venues that once hosted the biggest icons, including the Royal Peacock and Pal's Lounge.

We will also take some time to admire the vibrant public art that keeps this history alive today.

Grab your walking shoes and join us on May 2nd.

The Details
🗓️ May 2, 2026
🕛 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
📍 Auburn Ave Research Library
🔗 To register: https://tr.ee/DWRmnZVEWj

Photo Credit: Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Skip Mason Archives

11/29/2025

Today is Small Business Saturday® in Sweet Auburn, and we're excited to invite you to celebrate and "Re-Experience Sweet Auburn”, an unforgettable shopping experience showcasing the creativity, culture, and talent of our local makers and retailers.

What to Expect:
Shop Local: Explore a diverse selection of thoughtfully curated small businesses offering apparel, lifestyle goods, art, wellness products, and delicious food.

Tastings: Enjoy specialty teas, coffee, and edibles throughout the day.

Interactive Experiences: Dive into fragrant candle-making demos and participate in informative mini workshops.

Meet the Makers: Connect with the entrepreneurs who bring Sweet Auburn to life to hear the inspiring stories behind their brands.

Featured Brands include:
Afr-letics
Art of Nuw
Cami Colace
Charmica Bernette
DI-O Original Artwear
Dope Coffee
FSG League
Symphony Chips
Temple Keepers
Urban Tea Party
Zaniyah Naturals

04/25/2025

Join Us Tomorrow for Preserving African American Cultural Patrimony.

Saturday, April 26, at 1:00 p.m. for Preserving African American Cultural Patrimony, Seminar III of the Historic Preservation and Black Atlanta Series, a special event celebrating Atlanta’s rich legacy of African American archives.

Home to five major institutions—including the Robert W. Woodruff Library, Auburn Avenue Research Library, Spelman College Archives, Emory University’s Rose Library, and Georgia State University’s Music and Popular Culture Archives—Atlanta plays a vital role in preserving African American cultural history and ephemera.

Learn how these archives collect, preserve, and share the stories that shape our community. We look forward to welcoming you!

Guest Speaker:
La’Neice Littleton, Ph.D.

Panelists:
Kayla Siddell, Ph.D., Associate Library Director, Robert W. Woodruff Library
Victor Simmons, Administrator, Auburn Avenue Research Library
Holly A. Smith, College Archivist, Spelman College
N’Kosi Oates, Ph.D., Curator of African American Collections, Rose Library, Emory University
Brittany Newberry, Music and Popular Culture Archivist, Georgia State University

Find out more at atlfutureplaces.com

03/20/2025

Please join us on Saturday, March 22, at 1:00 pm to celebrate Women's History Month in Sweet Auburn. The Department of City Planning presents "Black Women and Historic Preservation in Atlanta," part of the Historic Preservation and Black Atlanta Series at Haugbrooks Art Gallery.

Learn more about the project at www.atlfutureplaces.com

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03/07/2025

Join us on March 18 for the latest updates, and share your feedback on the Heroes Walk.

11/27/2024

Celebrate Small Business Saturday on November 30 at the Spark Innovation Lab for our Small Business Saturday Shopping Event from 2:00-6:00 pm!

The Sweet Auburn Historic District is proud to participate in the nationwide event to highlight and support small businesses in one of the nation's most historically rich African American commercial districts.

Attendees will have the opportunity to shop at a wide variety of local entrepreneurs and niche retailers that line the streets of the Sweet Auburn Historic District and throughout the Old 4th Ward.

Within the SAW SPARK Lab, we will feature these six brands that call Sweet Auburn home throughout the holiday season.
Zaniyah Naturals
Dychi Denim
FSG League
Afr'letics
Otis Damόn Millinery
The Veggie Taste

We will also feature local visual artists Leisha Starchia and Jeffry St. James. Their beautiful works will be displayed and available for sale throughout the event.

Enjoy Sweet Auburn this holiday season!

11/21/2024

Thank you so much for joining us at the first Reconnecting Sweet Auburn public meeting!

We were thrilled to engage with residents, business owners, and community stakeholders like you to explore solutions to address the historical impacts of the Downtown Connector and create a more connected and vibrant future for Sweet Auburn.

Your feedback is crucial to shaping the future of this project, so please complete our Survey by December 8 at 11:59 p.m

10/29/2024

Join us on 11/7 at 6:00 p.m. to help measure and mitigate the impact and harm caused by the construction of I-75/85 through the Sweet Auburn neighborhood in the 1960s.

Find more information sweetauburnworks.com/reconnecting

Address

228 Auburn Avenue NE
Atlanta, GA
30312

Telephone

+14702404909

Website

http://www.sweetauburnworks.com/donate_now.aspx

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